Cubicchess

During development (September 2024 - February 2025), the creators intertwined two fundamental elements of human technological progress:

1. Traditional chess, known since the 4th century BCE

2. Isometric projection, developed in the late 19th century

This innovative project, unregistered in standard chess variants (per Wikipedia's "Chess Variants"), introduces a new category called "Cubicchess - Three-Dimensional Chess on a Flat Board".

The creators hope this fusion of classic strategy and modern spatial concepts will help players develop enhanced logical thinking, 3D spatial reasoning, and practical geometry skills applicable in real life.

Project Authors:

• Alexander Vladimirovich Garaev

• Eugene Alexandrovich Garaev

Cubicchess maintains intuitive chess rules while adding spatial complexity. Imagine playing traditional chess on a cubic board (without top face) projected onto 2D plane using isometric projection.

The key difference lies in pieces moving through multiple spatial planes. Each move can only cross one connecting edge between adjacent planes, creating new strategic possibilities while maintaining familiar piece movements.

How would you classify this chess variant?

Cubicchess is three-dimensional chess played on flat board using traditional chess pieces with adapted 3D movement rules.

What makes this chess different?

Gameplay occurs in imagined 3D space projected isometrically onto 2D surface, combining standard 8x8 board with four additional spatial planes.

What are the gameplay nuances?

While keeping traditional movement rules, multiple planes create new tactical possibilities. For example, bishops can switch diagonal colors when moving between planes, requiring strong spatial visualization skills.

Why create this variant?

Develops spatial reasoning and geometric understanding through multidimensional strategy, enhancing decision-making skills applicable beyond chess.

What's innovative about Cubicchess?

Introduces true 3D movement on 2D surface, revolutionizing piece mobility (except pawns) with flanking and rear attack possibilities.

Comparison to traditional chess

Breathes new life into chess strategy by increasing possible move combinations exponentially through 3D spatial relationships.

Can rules be modified?

Creators encourage community-driven development of new rules and gameplay variations for this innovative chess format.

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Cubicchess Association

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